Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The QX10 was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the QX10 matches up versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX10 offers external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the QX10 versus the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The QX10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older QX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.